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1. “Midnight Sun” by Stephenie Meyer (Littleby Brown Books for Young Readers) 2. “Live Free or Die” by Sean Hannity (Threshold Editions) 3. “Finding Freedom” by Omid Scobieby Carolyn Durand (Dey Street Books) 4. “Too Much and Never Enough” by Mary L.
Ice loves Marco: Ice-T tops celebrities rooting for Andretti

Ice loves Marco: Ice-T tops celebrities rooting for Andretti

Ice-T might be on the set of “Law & Order” when he takes a call to jet off to some far-flung destination with Marco Andretti and his celebrity pals. “This guy vacations with Ludacris and Kevin Hart.
Toronto live music venues to receive tax break to cope with COVID-19 challenges

Toronto live music venues to receive tax break to cope with COVID-19 challenges

Toronto Mayor John Tory is giving dozens of live music venues a tax break as the pandemic has muted shows across the city. Tory announced Thursday that 45 venues will receive a combined $1.
Virtual Emmys: Less walking, talking, but beware the Wi-Fi

Virtual Emmys: Less walking, talking, but beware the Wi-Fi

LOS ANGELES — In a typical Hollywood awards show, it’s the orchestra’s task to nudge off winners whose acceptance speeches wander into overtime. In a virtual ceremony, the internet could give them an unintentional boot.
'Tiger King' zoo closes after animal treatment investigation

'Tiger King' zoo closes after animal treatment investigation

WYNNEWOOD, Okla. — The Oklahoma zoo featured in Netflix's “Tiger King" documentary has closed after federal authorities investigated it for alleged maltreatment of animals and suspended its license.
Film academy to host virtual panels about inclusion, equity

Film academy to host virtual panels about inclusion, equity

Lee Daniels, Lulu Wang and Taraji P. Henson are among the talent participating in a series of virtual panels about inclusion and equity in Hollywood hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
After grief, Bebel Gilberto recovers her zen with new album

After grief, Bebel Gilberto recovers her zen with new album

RIO DE JANEIRO — Singer Bebel Gilberto never found the chance to slip a pair of headphones onto the ears of her dad, Brazilian music legend João Gilberto, to play the song she wrote for him.
Jay-Z, Pharrell to release new song about Black ambition

Jay-Z, Pharrell to release new song about Black ambition

NEW YORK — Jay-Z and Pharrell Williams have teamed up to release a new song about Black ambition titled “Entrepreneur." The track will be released Friday.
Ethan Hawke, Kyle MacLachlan play geniuses in ‘Tesla’

Ethan Hawke, Kyle MacLachlan play geniuses in ‘Tesla’

NEW YORK — Ethan Hawke has portrayed several real people in recent years, including musician Chet Baker and abolitionist John Brown, but his new role as pioneering inventor and engineer Nikola Tesla presented the challenge of playing a genius.
Review: Josh Turner sings with idols on country compendium

Review: Josh Turner sings with idols on country compendium

Josh Turner, “Country State of Mind” (MCA Nashville) From its title to its songs and sounds, Josh Turner’s “Country State of Mind” is a tribute to his idols and beyond, a compendium of some great country music.